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Trump’s fossil fuel crusade confronts the climate faithful
Pulling out of the Paris climate agreement was not enough, an ex-aide to the U.S. president says on the eve of a summit in Brazil: "You have to potentially destroy it."
How rising energy prices fueled Democratic victories
Successful candidates in Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia focused on high electricity bills at a time when utilities are struggling to keep up with data center demand.
US businesses object to EPA bid to kill carbon reporting
A cross section of manufacturers and environmentalists raised objections to the agency's plan to repeal its greenhouse gas reporting rule.
Judge orders HUD to resume climate grant payments
The agency had suspended nearly all activity due to the government shutdown.
Scientists fume over Bill Gates climate memo
It's "unfortunate that this is the take-home message," one scientist said.
EU countries agree to weakened 2040 climate goal and target for COP30
The deal avoids the EU ministers going empty-handed to the climate summit that starts Nov. 10.
UK won’t give taxpayer cash to COP30 forests fund
Britain is “incredibly supportive” of the initiative pushed by COP’s Brazilian hosts — but won’t be stumping up public money.
EU’s green car push helps fuel political populists
Europe’s far-right parties are capitalizing on the public’s reluctance to change technologies.
POLITICO Pro Q&A with Deep Sky CEO Alex Petre
The head of a carbon removal startup explains why Trump climate policy has created a “golden opportunity” for Canada.
The US led the world to reach a huge climate deal. Then, it switched sides.
Ten years after nations adopted the Paris Agreement, its objectives are in jeopardy amid rising climate pollution and a political backlash against clean energy.
Democrats ride energy issues to election sweep
President Donald Trump’s attacks on renewables turned rising electricity prices into a potent weapon for Democrats.
Colorado girds for fight with Trump over coal
One of the state's power providers said Tuesday that it expected Energy Secretary Chris Wright to try and prevent the retirement of one of its coal units.
Judge allows Interior to rethink New England wind permit
Secretary Doug Burgum has declared there is "not a future" for offshore wind under the Trump administration.
Geoengineering startup hires powerhouse lobby shop
Stardust Solutions is hunting government investments in its technologies that aim to cool the planet by deflecting heat from the sun.
UK science academy sees promise in solar geoengineering — but not as sole climate fix
A Royal Society report outlines the state of the science but makes no concrete policy recommendations.
Texas voters agree to spend more money on flood control
The success of Tuesday's ballot referendum comes four months after deadly floods swept Texas Hill Country.
Q&A with the UN’s greenwashing watchdog
Catherine McKenna says the Paris Agreement was an incredible feat. “Now: Do the work.”
UN: Nations well off-track of Paris climate agreement goals
U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement would erase another 0.1 C of progress.
How to reduce your pets’ carbon pawprint
Diet is the main factor to consider, but the type of pet, its breed and where it came from all affect its impact.
In the Philippines, Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 26 dead
“We have received so many calls from people asking us to rescue them from roofs and from their houses, but it’s impossible,” said the Philippine Red Cross secretary-general.
